Davis vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Davis Rank #646

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Pierce mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Davis and Pierce boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.